Benefits Consultant I

Encompass Health • Vestavia Hills, AL

10d • Onsite

About The Position

The Benefits Consultant I is responsible for planning, organizing, and administering the benefit plans in such a manner as to assist in supporting the overall retention of employees. The Benefits Consultant collaborates with carriers, external departments, and HRDs to implement new programs and develop best practices. The Benefits Consultant I is responsible for creating an environment and culture that enables the hospital's management to fulfil its mission.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or related field required or equivalent work experience in lieu of degree.
• Minimum of 1 year of HR/Benefits related experience preferred.
• HRIS experience preferred, but not required.
• Experience with Microsoft Office to include Outlook, Word, and Excel.
• Cloud-based HCM experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides guidance, training and support to HRDs.
• Helps others understand and implement benefit plans, programs, and various incentives.
• Interprets and enforces federal regulations – ERISA, FMLA, COBRA and Health Care Reform.
• Provides support and assistance in the retention of existing employees.
• Initiates funding of millions of dollars to carriers for claims, premiums, and 401(k) contributions.
• Maintains accurate benefits records in the corporate recordkeeping system.
• Assists in meeting personal or departmental goals or deadlines.
• Participates in annual enrollment process and performs activities assigned.
• Educates HRD as well as employees on enrollment process and plan or policy changes.
• Completes special projects and other duties as requested to support needs of organization.
• Keeps up-to-date with industry technologies for enhancing job responsibilities.
• This position must sit at our Home Office in Birmingham, AL

Benefits

• Affordable medical, dental and vision plans for full-time and part-time employees and their families.
• Generous paid time off that accrues over time.
• Tuition reimbursement and continuing education opportunities.
• Company-matching 401(k) and employee stock purchase plans.
• Flexible spending and health savings accounts.
• A community of people who love what they do.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level